In the case of an
individual who resides in a residential facility and is preparing to move into
an independent living arrangement and the individual's liable relative, the
department of developmental disabilities may waive the support collection
requirements of sections
5121.04 and
5123.122 of the Revised Code
for the purpose of allowing income or resources to be used to acquire items
necessary for independent living. The department shall adopt rules in
accordance with section
111.15 of the Revised Code to
implement this section, including rules that establish the method the
department shall use to determine when an individual is preparing to move into
an independent living arrangement.